Question 1

What is Form 842 used for?

Accepted Answer

Form 842 is the application for an Offshore Humanitarian visa under the Refugee and Humanitarian (Class XB) program, for people outside Australia. It covers subclasses 200, 201, 202, 203 and 204.

Question 2

Is there a fee to lodge Form 842?

Accepted Answer

No visa application charge applies to the Refugee subclasses (200, 201, 203 and 204). The Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202) is also free, unless it is proposed under the Community Support Program. Be cautious of anyone charging you a fee to lodge it.

Question 3

Can I use Form 842 if I am already in Australia?

Accepted Answer

No. Form 842 is for people outside Australia. If you are in Australia, the onshore Protection visa (subclass 866) is a different application with a different form.

Question 4

What is a proposer, and do I need one?

Accepted Answer

For the Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202), a proposer — often an Australian relative or an eligible organisation — proposes and supports the applicant, completing Form 681, which is lodged together with Form 842.

Question 5

How do I lodge Form 842?

Accepted Answer

Follow the Department's current instructions. Some pathways can be lodged online, while others are lodged by post to the area the Department directs. Because the humanitarian program's processes change, always check the current official instructions.

Form 842: Application for an Offshore Humanitarian visa

What is Form 842 used for?